The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-12-14
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appear later on, by invitation of w. O.
Goldsmith, Esq Manager in this terri
tory of the Dayton Hedge Company, of
Dayton, Ohio, accompanied him on a
tour of inspection among hedge fences.
The party, with our special reporter, left
on the $50 train and proceeded as far as
Trenton, where headquarters were es-
tablished at the American House. Here
coaches were provided and the line of in
spection began. 1t has been said by
some one. "a thing Of beauty is a JOY for
everp aud it is true when applied to
hedge fences, as exemplifed by the Day
ton Company's process, their object being
to furnish to all who may want fence,
something which will combine all the
the requisite qualities, strength, durabili-
ty, cheapness and beauty.
To describe in detail the methods used
and the care bestowed. as exemplitied by
Mr.. Goldsmith, would occupy too much
space for an ordinary report; In fact
would be robbing the company of the
privileges il assumes Of presenting through
neat pamph let ali the desired informa-
tion requisite to good understanding Of
hedge fences, as produced by their patent
ed method. The book can be had by APP
plication to Mr.. Goldsmith, or by writing
to the main and branch offices of the COM
pany. The main feature, however, is to
SO arrange the plants, that at certain
age, By means of FLASHING, that is bend
ing the roots to certain angle, then So
cure them in their position by stretching
wires below and above, along In the plane
of the fence aud securing them to the
wires by means Of staples with an intricate
machine patented particularly for this
purpose, then by care in pruning the
roots, trimming the plants, &C., to make
fence which will meet tho approval of all
who love the beautiful. At this season
of the year the fence appears to the be-
holder in its worst aspect. There is not
SO much beauty as in Spring, Summer
and Fall, robbed as it is, of its green
foliage, although there are some features
which charm the eye-the regularity and
neatuess of trimming, straight as an arrow,
evenness of height, compact, firm, no
spreading Of roots--all these features ap-
pear to the naked eye without the aid of
a glass and were spoken of by those pres
ent as strong points in favor of its adop-
tion among iarRers particularly.
Our reporter says that the point of
irresistabiliiy, was fully demonstrated
here. On the opposite side from the road
was turnip patch and the appetites of
those who had been summoned early from
bed began to get an edge on them. A
turnip would take the place of a pretzel,
or crackers and cheese, but how to get
over the fence at them was q question.
But brains will tell, Necessity is the
mother of invention, and 1t was not long
before an umbrella was brought into ac-
tion and happening commenced. There
is nothing intoxicating about tnrnps,
missed his umbrella when about half way
home and found it 10 his lap carefully
covered up by the lap robe. would lead
one to suppose that there was at least a
soothing effect from eating them. On the
return a number of coaches were met,
containing gentlemen from different parts
of the country, on the same errand. Up
on inquiry at the American House, 1t was
found that committees were present from
West Chester, Norristown, Phenixville,
Wilmington, Doylestown and even as far
as Long Island. Mr.. Early, OF the Ameri-
can, says it is common occurrence to
have as high as eighty gentlemen present
to dinner on Thursdays, that being the
general visiting day. There were about
fifty present at the hotel when all arrived.
The dinner was discussed as readily as
the subject of fences and all were loud In
praise of the entertainment afforded. AZ
ter dinner the party visited the Office of
the company, corner of State and Warren
streets, and were shown there the various
implements for work, paintings, draw
ings, designs and pictures OF fences in
full growth and every detail fully ex-
| planned
At the conclusion of the interview, 1t
was decided by those present that soma
testimonial should be given the company,
and the following certificate will explain
itself:
LAMBERTvILLE, Dec. 9Th, 1887.
Through the kindness of VIM. @. Gold
smith, Manager 10 this territory of the
Dayton Hedge Company, of Dayton. Ohio,
the undersigned visited several farms In
PENIS Manor, Bucks county, where
hedge fences, arranged according to their
methods, are in progress of cultivation.
From observations made and after listen
ing to the explanations of the Manager 10
regard to the process and time of culture,
cost, &C., we have no hesitancy in saying
that for neatness, strength, durability
and cheapness, it is not excelled by any
other fence with which we are acquainted,
aud cheerfully recommend it to the con.
sderation of all who may want to inclose
land. JOHN Fl. WILSON. SR.,
ID. B. SEBoLD,
ELISHA ii. HoLcoMBE,
WILLIAM f. MATHEWS,
ALFRED WANAMAKER,
JOHN l.. WILSON,
A. B. HoLcoMBE,
PETER B. SLAUGHTER.
OF the little scenes and incidents that
occurred during the trip our reporter will
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